Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Don’t let the soup season go by without recreating Olive Garden’s famous chicken gnocchi soup! This copycat recipe from Cooking Con Claudia is the best version out there, and your family will surely love it! It’s creamy, flavorful, and rich, but the best part is this soup all cooks in one pot!

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It’s a delicious soup recipe you can make, especially if you need a quick dish to warm up the family. Try this one out now and see for yourself. Check out the video below for the full list of ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb chicken breast
• 2 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp oil, divided
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 celery sticks, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups shredded carrots
• 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 cups unsalted chicken broth
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp parsley
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 – 3 tbsp better than bouillon, roasted chicken flavor
• 16 oz gnocchi
• 3 handfuls of fresh spinach

Directions:

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into smaller pieces, transfer them to a large mixing bowl, then season with 2 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp white pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix well. Next, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, go ahead and add the chicken and cook for five minutes. After this, remove them from the pot, then add another tablespoon of olive oil and 4 tbsp of butter. Once the butter has melted, reduce the heat to medium, and add the onions, celery, and carrots. Saute for seven minutes, then add the minced garlic. Cook for another 3o seconds.

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Step 2

Now, add 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, mix it in, then pour 4 cups unsalted chicken broth and 3 cups heavy cream. Mix well. Season with 3 tbsp better than bouillon, 1/2 tsp parsley, 1/2 tsp thyme, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg. Mix and allow the consistency to thicken up (taste test at this point and adjust the seasonings accordingly). Once done, add in the gnocchi, the chicken, and 3 handfuls of fresh spinach. Mix together and cook for another five minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup